As experts in engineering, flexible pipe risers and flowline integrity management, we here at The Impulse Group pride ourselves on the extensive range of projects we have worked on. We have worked with numerous organisations and are trusted by industry leaders including Baker Hughes, General Electric, Health & Safety Executive, 2H Offshore, SBM, PetroVietnam and many others.
We are an approved supplier for the US training company Petroskills and as such we often undertake the delivery of their Subsea Systems courses on a global platform. These courses are run by field experts and we are proud to support them with our knowledge base.
Supply of standard polymer product for cable protection in addition to our fast-lok bend restrictors for a wind turbine project in the North Sea. Enquiry to manufacture and delivery was within 4 weeks. Included in this scope were also some bespoke polymer spacer modules which ensured regulation spacing was maintained between cable crossings.
Our Technical Director Chris Spraggon was the author behind the Energy Institutes Non-Metallic Assessment Guidelines for flexible pipe and bonded hoses. The guidelines were compiled over a period of 2 years with publication in late 2021. If you are interested in learning more about this scope then the guidelines can be found here.
Part of our business is to educate and train other engineers in the unique make-up of flexible pipe technology. We have adaptable training courses available from 1-5 days, on this occasion we were invited to provide the UK HSE with a full week of training on flexible pipe technology covering areas from design through manufacture, integrity management and inspection.
The Impulse Group offer riser test kits for sale and Fairtex operate in West Africa as an integrity provider. The Impulse Group work alongside Fairtex for flexible pipe integrity supporting their business including the supply, maintenance and support for annulus testing.
Our standard positive pressure kit has been used twice on the Dana platform in the North Sea testing the integrity of flexible pipe outer sheath. The kit is easy to transport, adaptable and the results prove definitive for understanding each riser condition for future integrity management. These results are then fed into a field-wide IMR plan.
We were approached by 2HOffshore riser engineers through our consultancy support contract with them to produce a test kit to undertake offshore testing of a riser which was potentially subject to breathing through the venting system which was not fitted with non-return valves. Our study involved designing and manufacturing a bespoke kit, mobilisation and reporting of the findings. Turns out risers can breath!
The Impulse Group has been involved with supplying specialist engineering resource into Baker Hughes Flexible Pipe Manufaturing in Newcastle, UK for many years now. We offer bespoke packages for project specific work covering everything from design through manufacturing and pipe delivery. We continue to support this work with Baker Hughes and are working with them on new scopes in flexible engineering.
If you are looking for a team with over 140 combined years of experience in oil and gas, manufacturing, integrity, project management, logistics, and engineering, you’ve come to the right place. The Impulse Group are specialist in flexible pipe risers, flowline integrity, and other engineering projects.
Chris has over 18 years of experience in oil and gas specifically within the field of flexible pipes. His experience covers everything from design through manufacture, quality, installation, operation, and integrity management. Considered an expert in his field he has advised clients on some of the most challenging flexible pipe projects globally and has written numerous publications on flexible pipe integrity management. Chris is a founding director of The Impulse Group and is integral to its growth and vision.
Adam is a talented oil and gas engineer with over 15 years experience in flexible pipe design, materials and assembly. He has a passion for engineering design and is central to the development of The Impulse Group. Adam has indepth knowledge of flexible pipe design and integrity management and heads up the operations team here at The Impulse Group. Working alongside our development team he has initiated, designed and implemented many of our offshore integrity testing products.
Martin Harbottle heads up our Engineering team here at The Impulse Group as Technical Director. With an extensive CV in many areas of engineering including flexible pipes he is an expert in all things mechanical. Martin has a passion for first principle engineering and is key to the development of our team, services and product development.
Gilles is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years specialist experience in the design, analysis and integrity management of flexible pipe systems including cross-section design, in-situ analysis, manufacturing, delivery management, fatigue assessments, life extension, monitoring and inspection. Gilles also heads up our Technical team in our Aberdeen facility.
Stevie is an experienced engineer and project manager with extensive history in the oil and gas industry in particular with flexible pipe integrity. At The Impulse Group, Stevie gets involved with all things to do with operations from annulus testing to bespoke inspection services as well as project management.
Mark has Lifelong passion and interest in engineering, and joins us with 15 years experience working for flexible pipe manufacturer in production equipment maintenance, repairs and upgrades , facilities maintenance and facilities management rolls, as well as being experienced in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
Graham has extensive experience in engineering from his early career in the Royal Air Force through to over 15 years experience in flexible pipe manufacturing, project management and design. Graham is key to leading our teams of flexible pipe engineers both experienced and new to the industry with his significant wealth of knowledge in this subject.
Michael has a fantastic background in oil and gas having been in the industry for over 10 years. He has experience in all areas of subsea infrastructure from flexible pipes, umbilicals and subsea cables. Michael support us with many projects from pipeline initiation through to life extension and is currently steering our product development in offshore flexible pipe integrity.
Ed Hulme is a Lead Flexible Pipe Engineer for The Impulse Group with an impressive background in product development, project engineering and project management. He brings with him significant knowledge of flexible pipes following a long career with a flexible manufacturer. One of the first engineers to join us on this journey of flexible pipe engineering, Ed continues to develop, manage and engineer new pipe projects.
Martin Wilkinson has significant experience in offshore oil and gas and renewable technologies, his track record covers a range of projects in challenging global environments. Martin has in depth knowledge of flexible pipe technology from design to integrity management and life extension.
Marty join’s us at The Impulse Group as Lead Engineer with 24 years of experience in Subsea project management and instillation, with ROV and Full SPS. Marty also has a wealth of experience in offshore wind, subsea integration testing and third party contract supervision.
Steven is our Senior Engineer for The Impulse Group with 10+ Years of experience in subsea engineering, with a background in umbilical design, flowline monitoring and testing during the pre-commissioning stages of new fields/projects. Steven’s day to day activities include flexible engineering support for our clients as well as pushing our product development work in subsea umbilicals.
Phil has a wealth of experience in flexible pipe manufacture and project engineering. Previously Phil has worked directly for a flexible pipe manufacturer and is key to running some of our new projects through to installation. His knowledge of ancillary components and product design is second to none and he supports our teams in all aspects relating to early project phases.
Lewis join’s The Impulse Group as design Engineer with almost 10 years of experience within the oil and gas industry. Most recently as a Front End Package Engineer involved in the full life cycle of a project, from initial customer RFQ, right through to offshore installation/commissioning activities.
Andy is a consultant engineer for us at The Impulse Group specialising in flexible pipe projects, interface management and subsea integrity management. He is available to support client work scopes as and when required and is integral to supporting our manufacturing and quality control work for some of our key clients.
Ollie is a consultant engineer for us at The Impulse Group specialising in flexible pipe projects and project management. He is available to support client work scopes as and when required and is integral to supporting our manufacturing and quality control work for some of our key clients.
Andy is a consultant engineer for us at The Impulse Group specialising in flexible pipe projects and Inspection. He is available to support client work scopes as and when required and is integral to supporting our overseas work for some of our key clients.
Andy Joiner is one of our senior planners with significant experience in primavera P6 planning for a range of blue chip operators globally.
Jade comes to Impulse with a wealth of experience in logistics, office and administration management and procurement. Jade has a passion for engineering and marketing and is central to the development of our advertising and media strategies as well as making sure everyone is where they need to be when they need to be. Jade works alongside all of our teams to support the administration and organisation of project execution as well as executing financial plans and forecasts and liaison with external bodies.
Gemma Archbold is our marketing/digital creator, following her studies in English language, business and Media Studies at NSFC, Gemma has gone on to study Marketing via the Baltic apprenticeship program with us. She is responsible for running our social accounts and is a key part to growing our corporate following.
The Impulse Group is here to help, bringing you diversity, ingenuity, and experience when you need it the most. From design to integrity, we can ensure your project is completed to your specifications. Simply contact The Impulse Group today to discuss your needs or complete the form below.
